Press Play with Madeleine Brand
The 50th anniversary of RFK's assassination
It’s primary day in California. Fifty years ago, primary day changed U.S. history. Robert F. Kennedy won the California primary for president. He was on his way to clinching the Democratic nomination.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenIt’s primary day in California. Fifty years ago, primary day changed U.S. history. Robert F. Kennedy won the California primary for president. He was on his way to clinching the Democratic nomination. But that night, he was shot and killed at the Ambassador Hotel in LA. We talk with a biographer, and find out why RFK’s son believes there was a second gunman.
Image of Robert F. Kennedy speaking to the American Jewish Committee, at the Hotel Commodore in New York courtesy of Kheel Center.
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